Lecturer - Health and Social Care

The East Kent Colleges Group; Ashford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking a Lecturer to deliver innovative lessons and support student progress. The role requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills to create a positive learning environment. While teaching experience is preferred, full training will be provided. Benefits include generous holidays, a pension contribution, and professional development support. Join a committed team dedicated to inclusive education and safeguarding.

Benefits

Generous holidays aligned with term time

28% employer pension contribution

Paid development days

Wellbeing support and exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching or workplace training is preferable but not essential.
• Commitment to supporting learners with a positive outlook.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, innovative lessons.
• Assess and track student progress for effective interventions.
• Create a positive learning environment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Job description

Salary & Position

There are two salary scale points for our Lecturer positions. All candidates will start at the introductory salary scale point unless certain criteria are met. Lecturers will normally move up to the highest salary scale once one full academic year of teaching for our group is complete. (Lecturers must be in post by 1st September in any given year to qualify and this is subject to approval). Therefore, internal applicants in the same role may qualify for the higher salary scale, although should seek clarification.

Responsibilities

• You will be highly organised and creative, with the ability to plan and deliver engaging, innovative lessons.
• Strong interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to assess and track student progress, using this information to plan effective interventions that help every learner develop the skills they need to succeed.
• Confidence in managing a classroom and creating a positive learning environment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Ideally some experience of teaching or workplace training, although this isn't essential and full training will be provided.
• A positive, empathetic outlook, with a commitment to supporting learners.

About East Kent Colleges Group

Outstanding Ofsted Provider. East Kent Colleges Group is an Ofsted Outstanding rated provider. It is proud to be the first General Further Education college organisation in the country to have received the Outstanding grade against each of the strands under the new Ofsted inspection framework. An inclusive provider, our colleagues place our students and the communities we serve at the heart of everything they do across EKC Group.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and we ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibilities for upholding these principles. As a designated establishment, we are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore have an obligation to carry out checks to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults. These checks include conviction/caution self‑declaration, enhanced DBS check and obtaining sufficient referencing.

Benefits

• Generous holidays aligned with our term time calendar.
• 28% employer pension contribution.
• Paid development days and support in gaining a teaching qualification through our Teacher Academy.
• Wellbeing support and exclusive discounts.

Other Opportunities

If you are already a teacher with a relevant qualification, we also consider Programme Director responsibilities for suitable candidates, which could be offered with a higher salary.

Work Hours

If you are looking for less than a full‑time 37 hour position per week, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss a reduced‑hours role for a suitable candidate.